Pension Benefit
The "Pension Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension after completion of 60 years to the eligible registered member.
About the Pension Benefit Scheme
The "Pension Benefit'' scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the form of pension to a registered member on completion of 60 years of age who has served the board for at least 5 years. Also, in case of death of the beneficiary, the spouse/nominee of the beneficiary is entitled to receive family pension of half of the amount of the pension which the beneficiary used to receive prior to his death.
Benefits
- Pension: ₹750/- to ₹1120/- Per Month. - Family Pension: Half of the amount of the pension which the beneficiary used to receive prior to his death (in case of death of the beneficiary).
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Eligibility Criteria
> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
> For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
- The member should have served the board at least for 5 years.
How to Apply for Pension Benefit
Application mode: Offline
> Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.
> Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
Step 1: A registered worker should request Form-XXXVII for the application from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers for this benefit.
> Helpdesk:
Labour Department
Department of Labour, Government of West Bengal,
12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,
1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,
Kolkata-700001
Helpline of Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal (Shramik Sathi): 1800-103-0009
&gt; Note:
- Upon successful verification, the construction worker is registered and an identity card and passbook are issued to him/ her. ₹20/- as the registration fee and ₹30/- as yearly subscription is taken. The amounts taken are noted in the passbook and a receipt is issued.
- After one year, the beneficiary&amp;#39;s subscription is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of ₹30/- and submission of an application in Form-27A.
- If not renewed the registration of the beneficiary is cancelled after the expiry of one year. Fresh application for renewal to be submitted to the ALC for consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pension Benefit scheme?
The &quot;Pension Benefit&39;&39; scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the…
Who is eligible for Pension Benefit?
> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker: The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years. The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90…
What benefits does Pension Benefit provide?
Pension: ₹750/- to ₹1120/- Per Month. - Family Pension: Half of the amount of the pension which the beneficiary used to receive prior to his death (in case of death of the beneficiary). <br>
How can I apply for Pension Benefit?
> Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker: Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-a…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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